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Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County to celebrate its supporters during Thursday event

By Daily Record Staff

Posted:
04/15/2014 04:19:37 PM MDT

The Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County will celebrate its many supporters during its inaugural "Thanking our Lucky Stars" events.

The event will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Boys & Girls Club, 129 N. Fourth St., in Canon City. The event will recognize Boys &Girls Club donors, volunteers and mentors. The annual Gail McDermott Distinguished Service award for club volunteerism will be presented, and attendees will meet club youth and learn about the programs and services that the club offers, Executive Director Jennifer Pierceall Herman said.

"The Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County is so blessed to have great community support in so many different ways," Herman said. "We have so many volunteers, mentors, and other supporters who truly make a difference in the lives of our local youth people."

The event is free and is open to anyone who supports the mission of the Boys & Girls Club.

"We invite anyone who is interested in the Boys & Girls Club to stop by and help celebrate our supporters and our local youth," Herman said.

Light refreshments will be served, followed by a recognition program at 5:30.

The Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County serves youth in grades 6-12. The mission of the club is "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

In 2013, we served 206 registered members and more than 350 other non-member youth. Hours for youth are 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during summer months and 3-7 p.m. during the school year.

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Programs are offered in five core areas: Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, Sports & Recreation, and Education & Career Development with the goal of providing a safe, positive Club experience for members to be on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. All of this is available to youth for a $25 membership fee per year.

To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County or would like to donate, call Herman at 345-4038. Financial contributions can be sent to the Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County, P.O. Box 1537, Cañon City, CO 81215.